Comments on: Let’s not pencil the Phillies into the World Series just yethttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2010/12/14/lets-not-pencil-the-phillies-into-the-world-series-just-yet/
Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:12:29 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: joepagshttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2010/12/14/lets-not-pencil-the-phillies-into-the-world-series-just-yet/#comment-98206
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:18:15 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-98206baaahahahahahahha! you dont build a team around a outfielder, especially by over paying for one!!hahahahhahaha!! your funny
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Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:01:36 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-98169So remind me just how many championship rings the Atlanta Braves won with their unbeatable starting rotation back in the ’90s?
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Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:29:38 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-98152News Bulletin – This Just In.
MLB has canceled the 2011 MLB Regular Season, LDS & LCS. They have awarded the World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies & Boston Red Sox. The Owners and Management of the other 28 teams have conceded the upcoming season to those teams. Seriously, a lot can happen during a 162 games regular season you might want to wait until at least the All Star break before you crown the Phillies 2011 World Series Champions. Just ask the Red Sox about all the unlikely injuries to their team in 2010.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:29:53 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-98073looks like the phillies can be taught afterall, they had a great teacher in 2010 … the giants showed them how to win it all … top pitching and timely and productive hitting. the phillies will need to improve on their timely and productive hitting in 2011 if they want it all. they do have a real shot but not a lock. i’d love to see giants and phillies again in 2011 nlcs, not sure they won’t get out managed again though.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:34:28 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97998I love rooting for this team with “issues.” Four straight NL East titles, two world series with one winner and now this pitching staff. You can find “issues” with all teams. Just a story in order to earn your salary. Nothing new here but a made up story line. Move on.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:14:46 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97859If the phillies pitchers all stay healthy , it is a shoo in Red Sox vs Phillies world series , red sox offensive has a huge edge on the phillies , but the phillies do have a better rotation , going to be a good year of baseball .
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:42:56 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97828The addition of Lee and the subtraction of Werth might net the Phillies two wins next year, all else being equal. They’re certainly the favorites to win the division again, and will be stronger in the playoffs, but nothing’s a given- as we saw this year surprises do happen.

I don’t blame Phillies fans for being excited but come on- 95% likely to win the World Series? Get a grip.

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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:38:15 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97797The Phillies made the move to stay competitive with Nats after their signing of Jason Werth.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:32:43 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97789Prospects and rookies NEVER can replace an established star in the league. Don’t count too much on rookies to replace a star like Werth. Maybe in a year or two or three, they may perform up to Werth, but don’t count on it. That is why G-M’s will trade 2 or 3 “prospects” for a star player.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:27:57 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97784Philly looks quite formidable today. But all the concerns listed in the article are legit. Specifically with their offense. Losing Werth without a real MLB-ready replacement (which I don’t think Brown is for ’11) is going to hurt quite a bit. Not only was he consistently their 3rd-best bat, but he gave them right-handed pop. Their lineup looks to be very lefty-heavy (obviously why the Braves bulked up on lefty relievers). Their lineup is far less deep than it was in last season. Can Lee make up for that? And can Oswalt and Hamels repeat their years? Both valid questions. Can’t wait for April.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:27:19 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97781Yea, it is the Philthy’s all right. Please do not diminish the loss of Werth. He was more of a driving force than the great H-R hitter on first base. I think the offense will suffer greatly, however do not underrate the pitching of the Reds. They have a lot of young arms with good experience under the belt. As soon as the Philthy’s falter fold, you might want to rethink your comments. Let the booing begin now. Why wait until they fold?
]]>By: mikethefreak87http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2010/12/14/lets-not-pencil-the-phillies-into-the-world-series-just-yet/#comment-97778
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:24:00 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97778“The last time I looked in a dictionary at the definition a baseball closer there was a picture of Mariano Rivera”……what team does he play for?? face it homeboy and meet your new neighbors down at the bottom..as for pooholes hes stuck on a pretty bad team because of his contract. well ill be commenting this time next year hopefully i dont have to eat my words when i say this but i smell a championship with good ol’ cliff lee raising it nice and high GO PHILS!!!!
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:22:54 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97775With Lee’s signing, it only adds to what they already have. Ibanez at $11.5 million isn’t going anywhere this year. Dom Brown needs more seasoning. He can take over left field for Ibanez in 2012. An unproven Jason Werth didn’t do too badly when he came into this lineup. Maybe Ben Francisco can as well. He deserves a chance.

Nothing is guaranteed! I say what I always say at the beginning of the year, “If they can stay healthy . . .”

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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:18:42 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97770Love any reference to The West Wing, even in the Hardball section! Nice!
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:13:06 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97762The last time I looked in a dictionary at the definition a baseball closer there was a picture of Mariano Rivera. Albert Pujols’ moon shot is still orbiting the Earth. Until the Phillies get a reliable closer who’s last name is not spelled Lidge the Giants are still the team to beat in the National league. How must the Cardinals be feeling seeing these monstrosities called baseball contracts being offered to less then super players with Big Albert’s contract about to expire? They should have wrapped him up when they had the chance. Bud Selig are you awake yet? Can you spell work stoppage?
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:12:58 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97761and im going to add to this…so if the detriot lions won the superbowl that would make them the best team in the NFL? its all about who plays great at the right time and what players come together and show up to play.being the best team doesnt really mean winning a championship its about how you got there.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:04:01 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97759i love the envy up on this board….bad backs? 30 somethings too old to play? face it people the phils have the best 4 man rotation and if justin worley realizes what hes worth make that a 5 man rotation Mr. Amaro is obviously a genius in fitting all these amazing players together on his payroll.also keep in mind granted the giants did win it all but they will not make it back next year furthermore what team had the most wins in the MLB? and they also have a cy young winner in Roy Halladay..it sucks to see Jason Werth leave but look at the 2 prospects waiting in the wings that have the potential to be better players..and what is 30 something the new 40 in baseball?..oh yeah live it up san fran because its going to be a long time until you see another. and for you yanks fans out there might as well get nice and cozy with the mets fans way down at the bottom.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:40:37 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97741i read all the philly haters, then i read some joker who thinks the giants will even make it to a rematch with the phils!!(giants wont make playoffs next year). not saying the phils will win the WS next year, but their chances of doing it are 95%. and 100% chance of making it back!! i love the fact he didnt sign with the skank-ees who treated his family like garbage, hmmm they were treated better in philly, geez the media must hate that one!!! GO PHILS!!!!!! the rest are gum on the bottom of our shoes!!
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:33:34 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97740I don’t consider them in a flash in the pan. They won a World Series, went to another and finished last season with the best record in baseball. Add 4 straight division titles to that and you’re a legitimately elite team.
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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:30:25 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=31238#comment-97738They had the best pitching last year too o no that was the GIANTS.THE PHILLIES NOW HAVE 3 STARTERS OVER THE AGE 32 WITH HIGH PRICED LONG TERM CONTRACTS AND TWO OF THEM HAVE BACK PROBLEMS. GOOD LUCK YOU;LL NEED IT.
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